Facial expressions play a major role in our ability to communicate with others. Yet many people with facial nerve paralysis, due to injury or illness, have lost the ability to wink, smile or even close their eyes.
Surgery not only improves physical problems caused by paralysis; it helps people overcome negative self-perceptions that arise as a result of the condition. Your physician at UCI Plastic Surgery will discuss the benefits and potential risks based on your individual case, medical history and evaluation.